I've realised that the only truly effective way to change
entrenched behaviour within a big business is to
change minds first. So I started by introducing a
graduate programme which included a compulsory
People
environment module.
People
like Michael
say:
Once I'd 'converted' like Michael I was able to
some key people
set up a compliance audit programme, reduce waste
say:
to landfill by 68%, cut paper purchasing by 13% and
save £27,000 a year on water charges.
But it was receiving an environmental award from the
local council that was the icing on the cake. That award
generated a sense of pride in what we're doing across
the business and has been fantastic for building the
team spirit.
It's great to have something so positive to shout about.
Join IEMA at www.iema.net/mystory and lead change.
